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High-Protein Veggie Bake with Cottage Cheese


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  • Author: mealstomake
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious and nutritious veggie bake packed with high protein from cottage cheese and eggs, perfect for any meal.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups of broccoli florets
  • 1 cup of chopped bell peppers (mix of red and yellow)
  • 1 cup of diced zucchini
  • 1 cup of baby spinach
  • 1 cup of cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp of garlic powder
  • 1 tsp of onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp of salt
  • 1/2 tsp of black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp of dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp of dried basil
  • Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
  3. In another bowl, add the chopped broccoli, bell peppers, zucchini, and spinach. Toss the veggies together until well mixed.
  4. Carefully fold the vegetable mixture into the cottage cheese and egg mixture. Stir gently until the veggies are evenly coated with the batter.
  5. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and spread it evenly using a spatula.
  6. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the veggie mixture.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the bake is set in the middle.
  8. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow it to cool for about 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

This dish can be customized by adding different vegetables or proteins.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg